Joan Fabrics to Purchase a Majority of Stock in Circa 1801
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. – Elkin MacCallum, chairman and CEO of Joan Fabrics Corporation has signed a letter of intent to purchase, along with a small group of investors, majority of the stock of Circa 1801. Joan Fabrics is the parent… Read more.May 20, 2000
NeoCon 2000 Expands
Chicago, Ill. – Chicago's Merchandise Mart will host the annual NeoCon World's Trade Fair 12-14 June. The 3-day event consists of seven simultaneous shows in one building, which draw interior designers, facility managers, architects and… Read more.May 20, 2000
Interface Acquires Chatham From CMI
High Point – Clinton Mills Inc. announced on May 2 that it has sold the Chatham furniture fabrics assets to Interface, Inc. for $25 million in cash. Interface, based in Atlanta, Ga., is a billion dollar international company, which produces… Read more.May 10, 2000
Turkish Treat
Yilmaz Kücükcalik ties the Turkish knot with childhood sweetheart Nükhet Akköse at the Swisshotel on April 22, Istanbul. Shown here from left to right: Father of the bride Mr. Akköse; wedding guest Eric Schneider, publisher of… Read more.May 10, 2000
Top Upholstery Merchants
Low Prices, Big Inventory, IDC Brand Boosts Otsuka’s Sales in Japan By Hiroko Uchino Tokyo, Japan — Japanese furniture manufacturer Otsuka’s policy of dealing directly with suppliers helps put furniture… Read more.April 19, 2000
Microfibres Buys Anderson Assets
Anderson, S.C. – Anderson Marketing Inc. has sold certain assets to Microfibres Inc. for an undisclosed price. The assets purchased by Microfibres include the trade name 'Anderson Marketing,' the copyright to all of the Anderson designs… Read more.April 19, 2000
Proposte Boasts Intimacy, 'Leisurely Pace'
Milan, Italy - In May, Proposte will hold its eighth annual trade fair in the Brianza area of Northern Italy, one of the country's most important centers for textile production. This Italian fair is one of few that caters specifically to the… Read more.April 17, 2000
After 45 Years, a Change of Guard at Mario Sirtori
Costamasnaga, Italy - Mario Sirtori SpA will be celebrating its 45th anniversary in November of this year. ''We will be giving a party in May, at Proposte, and we will be inviting our clients and the press - if they behave,'' said Mario Sirtori.… Read more.April 17, 2000
